Andy Murray to parade US Open trophy in Dunblane walking parade

Andy Murray is set to return to his home town of Dunblane to a hero’s welcome, after his maiden Grand Slam triumph at the US Open earlier this week.

Andy Murray celebrated his US Open success in Central Park against the backdrop of the New York skyline (Picture: EPA)

The Scot will visit the town tomorrow and is expected to be greeted by thousands of jubilant fans as he parades his trophy on an open-top bus tour, before taking part in a walkabout around the area.

He will arrive in the Stirling town at midday atop the bus, then walk up Perth Road to Beech Road, before visiting the golden post box, marking his Olympic victory, on High Street.

His parade will end at Dunblane Tennis Club where his career began.The Flushing Meadows champion said: ‘I can’t wait to get back to Dunblane to where it all began and share my US Open victory with everyone and thank them for all the support.

‘It’s definitely going to be emotional, but it’s a very special place for me.’

Murray was unable to take part in the Olympic parade on Monday, due to his US Open final against Novak Djokovic, but Stirling Provost Mike Robbins hopes the Dunblane tour will make amends.

‘It’s always a pleasure to welcome him back, but this time, of course, it’s extra, extra special.,’ he said.

‘I visited local schools the morning after his US Open triumph, and everyone was just buzzing. The one thing the children wanted was the chance to say “well done”, and now we will all be able to do just that.’